That's interesting, and almost seem related to what you see in the first weeks of anti-depressant therapy (especially in teens). The depression and distorted thinking haven't changed, but they get a huge blast of energy. It's one of the possible explanations for why the first few weeks on an anti-depressant are particularly risky in terms of suicide.
It does take that odd combination of pain and energy to drive people to end their lives, not just despair and enervation.
It does take that odd combination of pain and energy to drive people to end their lives, not just despair and enervation.